Aircraft idle because of the pandemic still need regular maintenance and systems checks. That can interfere with some Airbus batteries. (www.freightwaves.com) 更多...
Asiana is floor-loading cargo in passenger planes using a system designed to reduce manual piece loading, while Azul is removing seats from regional jets for e-commerce deliveries. (www.freightwaves.com) 更多...
Older passenger planes go to the secondary market and some get converted to cargo planes. The Airbus A321 converted freighter is the newbie to the market, but it's already generating big interest from leasing companies and operators. (www.freightwaves.com) 更多...
The A380 isn't very efficient for cargo when people are on board, but with only cargo the payload is sizable. Emirates is putting one of its A380s into cargo service for the time being. (www.freightwaves.com) 更多...
SkyCell says it will begin manufacturing an airfreight container that takes less ice, enabling flights to be loaded with more COVID vaccines. (www.freightwaves.com) 更多...
FedEx and UPS say they are ready to deliver coronavirus vaccines, but a prominent state health official says there are some gaps still in the government's rollout. (www.freightwaves.com) 更多...
Atlas Air is having a good year financially compared to passenger airlines that are hurting because of COVID travel restrictions. It isn't apologizing for bailout money it received from the U.S. government. (www.freightwaves.com) 更多...
The Transportation Security Administration is building trust and technology capabilities with industry to better secure air cargo shipments. (www.freightwaves.com) 更多...